Carson says that the lowest degree a polynomial can have is 1. Gillian says that the lowest degree a polynomial can have is 0. Who is correct? Complete the explanation and give your answer. A polynomial (can or cannot) be a monomial, and a monomial can be a number. A polynomial that is a number would have no variables or exponents, so it’s degree would be(what’s the degree). (Whose correct Gillian or Carson)

Unaware that 35% of the 10000 voters in his constituency support him, a politician decides to estimate his political strength. a sample of 200 voters shows that 40% support him. a. what is the population? b. what is the parameter of interest? state its value c. what is the statistics of the interest? state its value d. compare your answers in (b) and (c) is it surprising they are different? if the politician were to sample another 200 voters, which of the two numbers would most likely change? explain